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Traffic Restrictions, Diversions as Buhari Campaign Rally Hits Lagos

Traffic will be restricted on the following roads on Saturday February 9, 2019; 

Funsho Williams Avenue, Surulere
Lawanson/Itire /Tejuosho road
Apapa/Costain road
Abebe village
Eric Moore road
Eko Bridge/Apongbon
Marina road
Ikorodu road
Mobolaji Bank Anthony way
Old Toll Gate/Third Mainland Bridge/Obalende
Airport road
Oshodi-Oworonshoki expressway
Agege Motor road
Jibowu area
Yaba/Muritala Mohammed way Iddo/Otto
Herbert Macaulay way
Adekunle
Ijora Olopa

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Posted on February 2019,08   // Author: Admin  

What is Brake Fade?

When you press the brake pedal to slow down, multiple individual components and systems work together to stop or slow the vehicle down. Every day, millions of drivers successfully navigate the highways and roadways without problems. However, if the brakes appear to fail, the results can be disastrous and extremely disheartening. This situation is commonly referred to as brake fade, which is a temporary reduction or the full loss of braking power.

Brake fade can be temporary — lasting only a split second in most cases. But those precious moments can mean the difference between a successful stop, or a serious accident. In or... Read more

Posted on February 2019,07   // Author: Admin  

How Much Oil Does My Car Take?

Engine oil represents the lifeblood of an engine. It greases up fundamental motor parts, which diminishes warm development in the motor due to the decrease in grinding between parts. A few vehicles have an oil cooler or other engine frameworks intended to enable further lessen to warm. Engine oil additionally helps clean stores and different contaminants from motor parts. 

Replacing oil in a vehicle as per the upkeep plan extraordinarily diminishes mileage on the engine, as oil will in general lose its consistency after some time, reducing its overall effectiveness as a lubricant. Distinctive engines require diverse amou... Read more

Posted on February 2019,06   // Author: Admin  

Is a Transmission Flush Necessary for My Vehicle?


Routine maintenance is the key to longevity for any machine. This statement of fact is especially vital for cars, trucks, and SUVs that navigate the highways and byways across the highway daily. While most of us are pretty good about having our engine oil changed, radiators flushed, and tires rotated, one routine service often overlooked is the transmission flush. In fact, it’s common for many car owners to ask whether a transmission flush is necessary or just a good idea.

Having a transmission flushed every 30,000 to 50,000 miles is crucial, especially if you drive a car with an automatic transmission. Let’s t... Read more

Posted on February 2019,05   // Author: Admin  

Top 3 Reasons Brake Dust Shields are Necessary

Top 3 Reasons Brake Dust Shields are Necessary

If you’re a DIY mechanic, it’s quite possible that you’ve encountered the dreaded brake dust shield while replacing brake pads. The brake dust shield is an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) part that helps protect brake system components and other suspension parts from the excessive collection of brake dust. As brake dust builds-up, it can become embedded between brake pads and the brake rotor, corrode the brake caliper and possibly lead to premature wear and tear — possibly even braking system failure. Unless you have a disc brake system, which cleans it... Read more

Posted on January 2019,24   // Author: Admin  

What Does It Mean When an Engine "Knocks"?

A combustion engine is supposed to run smoothly from start-up to shut-down. Occasionally an engine will produce noises that are difficult to diagnose. Sometimes, when you hear a strange sound coming from under your hood, you may not know what to do. A "knocking" sound is the most typical engine noise indicating a mechanical problem that can be fixed if diagnosed correctly and early.

Noted below are a few facts about why an engine knocks and what can be done to resolve these issues.

What is Engine Knocking?
Knocking in your engine, also described as pinging, can mean one of several problems. Some may be easily fixed ... Read more

Posted on January 2019,22   // Author: Admin  

Hyundai is building a car that can walk on four legs

Hyundai is building a car that can walk on four legs

Elevate has four “legs,” each with a series of joints, enabling the vehicle to mimic both mammalian and reptilian walking gaits. Here’s how the automaker describes this truly bizarre feature:

The legs additionally crease up into a stowed drive-mode, where capacity to the joints is cut, and the utilization of an incorporated inactive suspension framework which boosts battery effectiveness. This permits Elevate to drive at thruway speeds simply like some other vehicle. In any case, no other can climb a five foot divider, venture over a five foot hole, s... Read more

Posted on January 2019,15   // Author: Admin  

How Long Does an Automatic Transmission Last?

Time and mileage vary between car drivers and how they use or abuse their transmissions. Still, typical automatic transmissions last around 150,000 to 200,000 miles or approximately 7 years. Cases exist in both extremes; extreme longevity and early failure.

Many car owners unintentionally ignore their transmission health until it’s too late. Here are 5 practices to get the most life out of your automatic transmission:

1. Regularly Service Your Transmission

Either on your own, if you have automotive maintenance experience, or by hiring a mechanic, have your transmission’s oil and filter changed. As wit... Read more

Posted on January 2019,14   // Author: Admin  

Happy New Year! Message from our CEO

 

We hope you celebrated the start of 2019 in good spirits with family and friends. Now that we’re a few days into the New Year, we want to use the opportunity to thank all our customers and vendor partners across the world. Our commitment and purpose remains, to add value to our vendors by bringing their products closer and faster to their customers, while giving consumer’s access to markets that were not originally available to them.

2018 was quit... Read more

Posted on January 2019,11   // Author: Admin  

Is it Safe to Drive With a Wheel Bearing Gone?

The wheel bearings in your vehicle work with the tire, hub, and wheel to make a smooth ride while you are driving down the road. If a wheel bearing goes bad, more friction will be placed on the wheel, and the wheel will start to wobble.

It is not safe to drive with a missing wheel bearing. Driving without a wheel bearing is dangerous, so if you experience any of the 3 signs below, contact a mechanic as soon as possible. One of your wheel bearings may be about to fall off, and the symptoms themselves pose dangerous to driving.

Loud Noise Coming from the Tire or Wheel The most common symptom with a bad wheel bearing is a l... Read more

Posted on January 2019,08   // Author: Admin